obituaries

Apr 19, 2014

Keppler, Ernst H. of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the age of 89 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Hedwig. He is survived by two daughters, Karen (Rick) Schomer and Peg (Steven) Dake; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Matthew and Valerie Schomer, Michael and Dana Dake; one brother, Willie (Vernoi) Keppler. Ernst...

Apr 14, 2014

Clark, Robert C. "Bob" peacefully passed to his heavenly reward Monday, April 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Norma Jean (Braunsdorf) Clark; his mother, Helen M. (Grzesk, Clark) Thiel and his father, Harold Atwood Clark. Bob is survived by his sister, Alyce Joyce Stebbins; his brother, Thomas W. Clark (Robert Burke); his children,...

Apr 7, 2014

Gerzetich, Marilyn also known as Mitzi, who was born on February 23, 1930 in Grand Rapids, passed away on April 7, 2014, at the age of 84.  The daughter of A. Russell and Irene (Haze) Meyers, of Grand Rapids.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert, on December 18, 2008.  She is survived by her...

Apr 6, 2014

Maxine E. McGrath of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the age of 95 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, H.E. "Curley" McGrath.  She is survived by her nephews, David (Phyllis) Squires and Harold Richard Annable; great niece, Cindy (Danny) Ward; great nephew, Randy (Allison) Squires; great niece, Kelly (James) Berendsen; great nephew, Richard...

Apr 5, 2014

Luppo, Russell Of Jackson passed away at his home under the loving care of his family and Allegiance Hospice on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the age of 90 years.  He is survived by his daughter Renee Luppo, son Russell II (Linda) Luppo, two grandchildren Kristen and Erika Luppo, brothers Nicholas & Charles (Mary) Luppo, several nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Apr 5, 2014

Price, Robert C. Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of his family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the age of 89 years.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years Genevieve A. Price, two sons; Ronald (Anne) and Robert C. Price Jr., seven grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother...

Apr 4, 2014

David, Lisa Lee "She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future." Age 55, passed away peacefully, on April 4th, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Lisa left an unforgettable impression on everyone around her. We believe that if you had the chance to know her, you were incredibly lucky. She spent a lot...

Apr 3, 2014

Lyn Polena Age 62, of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2014.  She was born on May 13, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Leo and Helene Teholiz, who both preceded her in death.  She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Richard; her son Christopher and his wife Cari; her son Stephen; her sister Wendy Cherba...

Apr 1, 2014

Callan, Morag Age 68, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 1 2014  at Allegiance Hospice Home after a 2-1/2 year  battle with Pancreatic Cancer .  She was born in Farnworth (Manchester) , England on 18 May 1945 to John and Sarah Craig . She  married her husband David on 15 January 1966 in Manchester , England. Morag emigrated...

Mar 31, 2014

Daniel Joseph Crowley Sr. of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2014 at the age of 79 years. He was born on February 9, 1935 in Jackson, Michigan. After graduating from St. John's Catholic School he served with the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1955. He married the love of his life, Mary Alice Soltis in 1955 who...

Mar 30, 2014

Gary Thorne of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; one sister, Lamoine Andrus; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Ethel Thorne. Gary was retired from Consumers Energy. He enjoyed traveling and fishing. Mr. Thorne is at the...

Mar 26, 2014

Eleanor Jean Rooney

of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the age of 87 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; son, Michael; brother, Robert; sister-in-law, Shirley; great grandson, Xavier Austin; sisters-in-law, Theresa and Janet; brothers-in-law, Harold "Kouch", Harold and William. She is survived by her daughter, Colleen; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren;...

Mar 24, 2014

Spaulding, Cecile "Ceal" of Jackson passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, March 24, 2014.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ken; six children, Deb (Albert) Ramirez of Lansing, Mike (Terri) Spaulding of Grand Rapids, Steve Spaulding of Sandford, Kathy Spaulding of Midland, Becky (Joe) Woloszyk of Hickory, NC, and Cindy (Brett) Meteyer of...

Mar 21, 2014

Frybarger, Carla Jo Of Jackson passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 at the age of 49 years.  She is survived by seven children, Miriah (Erwin) Martinez, John (Veronica) Ryder, Christopher Frybarger, Heather (Douglas) Cockroft, Rita (Daniel) Alcaraz, Lisa Frybarger, and Shannon Frybarger; ten grandchildren; mother, Sonya Hawley; father, Kenneth Batterson; one brother; one sister; and several nieces and...

Mar 11, 2014

Stella Ann Pacyna (Aunt Stella) passed away at Faith Haven Care Center on March 11, 2014, at the age of 94. Three generations of nieces were at her bedside, Mary Ann (Les) Shearer, Carol (Brandon) Williams and Alexis Williams. She is survived by her sister, Julia Ann Smith and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter...

Mar 7, 2014

Bernard "Ben" Stachowicz of Jackson, passed away at home on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Norma; four children, Mark (Diane) Stachowicz, Nancy (Robert) Moon, David (Tammy) Stachowicz and Gary Stachowicz; daughter-in-law, Tina Stachowicz; seven grandchildren, Chad, Stacie, Isaac, Jennifer, Sarah, Josef and Kateri. He was preceded...

Mar 5, 2014

Huff (Martin) Jessie Elizabeth Of Jackson passed away under the loving care of her family, Sondra and the staff at Pleasant Manor Adult Foster Care Home and Great Lakes Caring Hospice on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 age 94 years. She is survived by three children; Jane E. Hopkins, Rupert Huff Jr. And Roberta A. (Keith) Bisel, son-in-law Stephen D. Riede....

Mar 4, 2014

Bretes, Duane G., Sr., age 71, of Jackson passed away at home on March 4, 2014 under the loving care of his family and hospice, after a brief battle with cancer. Duane was born on January 1, 1943, to the late Stanley and Ruth Bretes and also preceded in death by his stepmother Phyllis (PI) Bretes. He is survived by...

Mar 3, 2014

Burns, Howard J. of Clark Lake died Monday, March 3, 2014 at the age of 88 years and was welcomed into Heaven by his beloved bride of 62 years, Shirley Burns and their eldest son, Patrick J. Burns. He is the dearest father of Deb Lyons, Christopher, Ann (Tom) Niebauer, Jack (Bonnie), and daughter in law, Suzanne. He is also...

Mar 1, 2014

Jacob "Jake" Kapuga of Jackson, passed away with his family at his side, on March 1st under the loving care of his family and Hospice at the age of 94. He is preceded in death by his sons, Jacob and Roy Kapuga. He is survived by his children Ron(Cathy) Kapuga, Richard (Betty) Kapuga, and Rita (Phil) Phipps; 6 grandchildren, Scott...